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On the recordFebruary 14, 2006
when we return to the asbestos bill later today, we have the motion to waive pending, and we will be talking to the two managers this morning to determine the best time for that vote to occur today. Having said that, we are going to have a very busy day with votes, and Senators should not stray far from the Chamber in order to not miss any votes so that we can accomplish all that we have set out to do over the course of the day. We are ready to start with the motions and voting. Chairman Grassley is on his way. We can have the Senator from Massachusetts start, if he is ready. Senator Grassley should be here within the next couple of minutes. ____________________
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William H. Frist
Tennessee
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